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Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Chris Martin Gets Emotional Amid Dakota Johnson Breakup As He Reacts to ‘I Won't Let You Down' Lyric at Concert
Chris Martin got emotional at the concert, following his breakup with Dakota Johnson. The Coldplay singer crooned to Sparks, from the band's debut album, Parachute, while the tears rolled down his cheeks. To support the musician on the stage, fans started singing along with Martin. The fans, attending the concert, went on to capture the artist's emotional moment and the video went viral on the internet. As for the album Parachute, the band dropped a bunch of tracks, including hit songs like Yellow, Trouble, and Shiver, among others. While Sparks was not played as a radio single, it is known to be one of the emotionally raw and honest tracks. Martin also responded to the lyric, 'I Won't Let You Down,' by adding, 'Yes I Will.' Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson broke up after 8 years Earlier this month, the reports revealed that Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson had broken up after 8 years of their on-and-off relationship. The sources close to the alleged former couple revealed to People Magazine that 'it feels final this time.' The Materialist actress and Martin were first linked together in 2017, and the duo was allegedly engaged for many years. Previously, the breakup rumors lingered in August 2024, and at the time the insider shared, "Sure, they've had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now. They both love their careers. They are balancing things the best they can." Meanwhile, following his split from Johnson, Martin singing Sparks made it a vulnerable moment for his fans, who went on to show their support for the musician. Moreover, before her breakup from the musician, the sources close to the Fifty Shades of Grey star revealed that the actress was quite close to Martin's kids, Apple and Moses. Furthermore, the actress talked about watching Chris Martin perform. "I don't know. I love watching him. I could watch him every day. I don't know how to explain it. I feel like, I don't know... I'm watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing,' she said.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Meet FWD-LM01, the Indian drone that flies 100km, finds targets, and hits on its own
India officially entered the global arena of long-range tactical drones with the unveiling of the FWD-LM01 , a new loitering munition developed by Bengaluru-based Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace ( FWDA ). The launch took place at the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, one of the most watched global events in defence aviation. This is the first time an Indian firm has showcased a fully indigenous, export-ready loitering munition with a range of 100 kilometres on foreign soil. Until now, India's domestic development in this category had been limited to sub-40km systems. With FWD-LM01, India signals a shift—not just in reach, but in ambition. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Tactical precision, portable power The FWD-LM01 is built for missions that demand speed, stealth, and accuracy. It's compact. Just 6kg in weight, man-portable, and designed to be deployed in under five minutes, without any tools. That makes it ideal for units on the move. Once launched, the system can loiter in air for up to 1.5 hours, climb to altitudes of 17,000 feet, and strike with a 2kg explosive payload. It integrates electro-optical infrared (EOIR) sensors for real-time visual intelligence and precision targeting. Live Events The munition's wingspan measures 2 metres, giving it flight stability and longer loitering ability over hostile terrain. Crucially, it's also AI-enabled, with autonomous targeting and navigation capabilities baked into the design. At the Paris launch, FWDA Founder and CEO Suhas Tejaskanda said, "With FWD-LM01, we are signalling the arrival of next-gen Indian capability in AI-enabled loitering strike systems. This is a highly agile, high altitude tested platform designed for modern asymmetric warfare." He added, "As India's first export ready loitering munition in the 100km range, we are committed to advancing India's defence capabilities with scalable solutions aligned with global standards." 100% made in Bengaluru, ready for export Every part of the FWD-LM01 is made in India. From concept to prototype to flight trials, the development has taken place entirely at Flying Wedge's Bengaluru facility. The company confirmed that the system has already completed its high-altitude flight tests, with explosive live-fire trials scheduled later this year for international certification. The launch isn't just about a new drone—it's about proving India's place in the fast-evolving world of autonomous warfare . Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is a young company, but it's moving fast. Founded in 2022 by Suhas Tejaskanda, the firm started with a goal: to reduce India's dependence on imported defence systems and create scalable solutions rooted in AI. Key Specifications of FWD-LM01: Model Name: FWD-LM01 Take-off Weight: 6kg Payload: 2kg warhead + EOIR sensors Endurance: 1.5 hours Wingspan: 2 metres Range: 100km (linear) Deployment Time: Under 5 minutes (tool-free) Features: Autonomous targeting and navigation Status: High-altitude flight tested; global explosive trials due later in 2025 It's not just about making drones—it's about making India matter in the global conversation on next-generation warfare. And with players like FWDA leading the charge, the future may arrive sooner than expected.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amazon layoffs coming - these positions may be phased out, is your job on the list of roles being cut?
Amazon layoffs: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has officially confirmed what many insiders have been warning for months—Amazon will gradually reduce its corporate workforce over the next few years as it accelerates the rollout of AI across operations. In a June 18 internal memo first reported by Business Insider , Jassy stated that as generative AI tools reshape the way work gets done, the company expects to need fewer employees in traditional roles. This move is not a temporary layoff spree—it's a long-term shift in how Amazon will operate. The focus, Jassy said, is on efficiency through automation , not cost-cutting alone. Which Amazon jobs are most at risk from AI? According to Jassy's memo several key corporate roles are expected to see the biggest impact: Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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With over 1,000 AI tools already active inside Amazon—from code-writing bots to customer interaction agents—the demand for traditional developer and service roles will shrink. Alexa division : The voice assistant team is reportedly undergoing deep restructuring. AI is increasingly handling voice-based tasks more efficiently, and sources suggest this team is facing major cuts in 2025. Middle management : Around 14,000 manager-level roles have already been eliminated this year, according to internal leaks. AI enables flatter structures and faster decision-making, reducing the need for layers of leadership. Administrative roles : Jobs in HR, internal communications, compliance, and support —especially those built on repetitive coordination or routine reporting—are seen as easily automatable. How many people are losing their jobs due to AI in 2025? Across the tech industry, AI-related restructuring is having a real human impact. According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, around 20,000 layoffs in just the first five months of 2025 were attributed to 'technological updates' like AI automation. Live Events A Goldman Sachs report from last year predicted that 25% of all jobs across industries could be automated by AI in the near future. That projection is now playing out, especially in companies that were early to adopt AI tools internally. Why is Amazon reducing its workforce now? There's no single trigger—this is part of a long-term AI strategy . Jassy explained the shift is driven by operational transformation, not financial urgency. Here's what's fueling the changes: AI has gone mainstream inside Amazon : More than 1,000 internal AI deployments are in use, ranging from inventory forecasting to automated seller listing tools. Hiring freeze and restructuring : Rather than sudden, sweeping layoffs, Amazon is quietly downsizing through attrition, non-refills, and internal shifts. However, some teams like Alexa, Kindle, and Prime Video have seen direct terminations. Focus on efficiency, not just headcount : Jassy emphasized that AI will free employees from 'rote work,' allowing Amazon to redirect talent into strategic, creative, and innovation roles. Is your Amazon job safe, or could it be automated next? Amazon employees—or anyone in corporate tech—should take note. These roles are considered high-risk as automation scales up: Repetitive corporate functions (HR, internal comms, admin) Middle-management overseeing standard processes Basic customer service and support roles Coding jobs focused on routine or boilerplate work On the other hand, roles that require strategic thinking, creative innovation, product development, or AI system design are expected to stay—and even grow. How can Amazon employees stay relevant in the AI era? Jassy offered clear advice to workers hoping to avoid redundancy as AI reshapes the workforce: Adopt AI tools now : Employees are encouraged to work with internal tools like Amazon Bedrock , Claude , and Sonnet . The more fluent workers are with these systems, the more valuable they become. Upskill or reskill : Amazon is offering training and workshops. Employees should invest in learning AI integration , data analysis , or workflow automation to pivot into new opportunities. Move where the growth is : Teams building or managing AI infrastructure are hiring. If you can transition into these areas, you're more likely to thrive in Amazon's next chapter. What's the big picture on Amazon's AI-driven workforce shift? Amazon isn't alone in this transformation—Microsoft is also preparing thousands of layoffs, mainly in its sales division, to align with its massive $80 billion investment in AI data centers for 2025. Amazon is going even bigger, budgeting around $105 billion, with most of it going toward AI infrastructure for AWS. The trend is clear: as AI becomes central to operations , corporate headcounts will shrink, and the nature of work will evolve. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas , AI-related 'technological updates' already triggered 20,000 layoffs in just the first five months of 2025. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs estimates that generative AI could automate nearly 25% of all jobs across industries.
IOL News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Palestinian journalist Belal Khaled reveals the harsh truths of the Gaza conflict
Palestinian photojournalist and graffiti artist Belal Khaled speaking at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg. He is in South Africa to share the story of the 20-month bombardment of Gaza, Palestine, by Israel. Image: Supplied Belal Khaled has not been in combat in the past 20 months that his homeland, Gaza, has been experiencing death and destruction by Israel, but the Palestinian photojournalist and graffiti artist uses his craft instead. Khaled is in South Africa to share the story of the almost two-year bombardment of Gaza by Israel, which has left around 60,000 dead and many more still unaccounted for. On Friday, he shared his journey since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Khaled was in Doha, Qatar, on that day, but he immediately left for his homeland upon realising that Palestinians could face a hard war. Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'I did not think about the risks to my life,' he recalled his return on October 8 through Egypt. Khaled said he wanted to get into Gaza before its borders were closed and also to be with his family. His mother, he explained, was shocked when he arrived home unannounced, as she knew he would be on the frontline working and documenting his compatriots' stories. 'It is always on my mind that you are going to be shot, killed, or injured. I didn't care because all of us are going to die. In Gaza, you don't care about that,' Khaled added. Already, more than 250 journalists have been killed by Israel, but he is undeterred by the risks he faces daily. Khaled believes Israel targets journalists because of the fear that they are informing the world about the conditions of Palestinians. 'I have to tell my colleagues' stories. We prefer to stay away from our families to protect them. A lot of my colleagues have lost their families,' he added. His family's home was bombed in the first month, which he maintains was due to his work, and his mother and sister were injured but have since recovered. Khaled said that while Israel has not allowed any international media to cover the ongoing genocide, Palestinian journalists have lost limbs, their children, as well as their workspaces, which were destroyed in the first week of Israel's war on Gaza. 'But none have stopped working. This is our resistance,' he stated. Palestinian journalists have been operating from their cars and put up tents in hospitals, which have also been bombed, and used them as their offices and places to sleep. However, this means little sleep as they often wake up to screams and have no choice but to cover the stories of the injured. 'All our days are between bombed houses and hospitals. It's too heavy on us, even when you're tired. They (the victims) are not just numbers; each victim, each massacre must be documented,' Khaled said. 'The mental health of journalists covering the genocide is adversely affected, but they have not sought any professional help, even if they cannot mourn the dead. 'Mental health is the last thing on journalists' minds. We are so focused, worried about the killing, starvation, and death. We don't have the luxury to think about it. When we lose someone, we don't have the luxury of sadness,' said Khaled. Their job, he further explained, was to also carry victims and comfort them. 'Gazans talk to each other to heal their souls; we prefer this to therapy,' Khaled said, adding that there is always the realisation that there are others who are experiencing more suffering. He continued: 'We always remind ourselves that you don't have the luxury of choice.' Khaled is hopeful that the work of Palestinian journalists will eventually help bring justice to the victims. 'Human life is more important than photos. If you have a chance to help someone, you help,' he said. Palestinians, Khaled said, blame governments that support Israel, which he declares wants to erase Gaza, but still believe in the free people of the world. 'This is the first genocide being broadcast live, 360 degrees,' said Khaled. In addition to Israel's war, Khaled indicated that Palestinians were also fighting social and mainstream media networks. 'There is also a social media war against us. Facebook, Meta restricts and deletes our content,' he complained, maintaining that the Palestinians' truth is always hidden. Israel's biggest ally, the US, has no interest in stopping the war and is punishing everyone supporting Palestine, as witnessed across universities in that country, according to Khaled. He said Palestinians have remained in their land throughout the two years of the war, but as soon as Israel started another conflict with Iran, their citizens began to leave after missiles hit several targets.
IOL News
2 days ago
- General
- IOL News
Firefighters injured while rescuing six from Durban factory blaze
Two firemen sustained second-degree burns and six people were rescued by firefighters when a factory caught alight in Jacobs, south of Durban on Sunday. Image: Supplied Two firemen sustained second-degree burns, and six people were rescued by firefighters after a factory caught alight in Jacobs, south of Durban, on Sunday. The factory manufactures shoes and sandals in several buildings on Brooklyn Road. In December 2019, a significant portion of the building was destroyed by a fire and has since been rebuilt. The eThekwini Municipality stated that in the early hours of Sunday morning, a fire was reported near the factories, initially thought to have been grass, bush, and/or rubbish on fire. During attempts to extinguish it, an explosion erupted from the main structure, and although no firefighters were inside, two members were injured. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In a report on the fire, the eThekwini Municipality stated that a rescue pumper and crew from Mobeni were dispatched, and on approach, the officer observed thick black smoke rising from an industrial site. Realising it was a factory fire, they requested additional resources, said Gugu Sisilana, spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality. She said visible flames pulsating through the roof of the shoe manufacturing factory confirmed the seriousness of the escalation. Another rescue pumper from Jacobs was dispatched, and due to the intensity of the fire, two more rescue pumpers and a water carrier were also called out. Reports from the fire department stated that the fire had already spread significantly, with intense flames and thick smoke seen from the west-facing front. 'An extension of the same factory on the northern side, used for storing shoe products and machinery, had also ignited. The factory to the south remained protected by favourable winds, and while nearby residential homes to the east weren't threatened by flames, they were heavily affected by smoke,' Sisilana said. She explained that crews quickly established operational objectives: ensuring life safety, containing the fire, and fully extinguishing it. She said that factory managers confirmed all staff had evacuated, and no injuries were initially reported. RESCUE Sisilana said that two hose lines were deployed to prevent further spread when a report came in of persons trapped in the southern factory. Crews acted immediately, rescuing six individuals from the first floor using a ground ladder. Once safely evacuated, teams returned to their positions, and more firefighting trucks arrived, including an aerial appliance, a turntable ladder, and a second water carrier. She said the fire ground crew was divided into four sectors that worked well in coordination, containing the spread and protecting exposures. However, during operations, an explosion erupted from the main structure, triggering partial collapse and a high-pressure flame burst. Although no firefighters were inside, two members sustained second-degree burns and were treated by KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services and transported to the hospital.
